MARANATHA CHURCH APPRECIATION. Appreciation event for the pastor and his wife. Festivities start at 3:30 p.m. Maranatha Church of God, 4222 NE 12th. For more info call 503-288-7241.

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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR. Put on your costumes and enjoy a variety of simple carnival games. Bring two cans of food and receive four game tickets. 6:30 p.m. Sellwood Community Center, 1436 SE Spokane St. For more info call 503-823-3195.

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MIA KIRSHNER BOOK SIGNING AND READING. "I Live Here." Is an intimate journey to humanitarian crisis in four corners of the world. 7:30 p.m. Powell's Books, 1005 W. Burnside. For more info call 800-878-7323.

PIECE OF ITALY. St. Charles Catholic Church annual spaghetti and meatball dinner. Take out also available. Adults $10, Children $5. Noon-6:30 p.m. St. Charles Church 42nd and NE Emerson. For more info call 503-284-3060.